Oakleigh House Museum: A Glimpse into Mobile's Antebellum Past
Explore Mobile's oldest house museum, a Greek Revival masterpiece showcasing 19th-century life in the heart of the Oakleigh Garden Historic District.
Step back in time at Oakleigh House Museum, a beautifully preserved 1833 Greek Revival mansion in Mobile, Alabama's Oakleigh Garden Historic District. Explore period rooms filled with 19th-century artifacts and learn about the lives of Mobile's residents during the cotton boom era. The complex includes the Union Barracks and Cox-Deasy Cottage, offering a broader view of Mobile's history.
A brief summary to Oakleigh House Museum
- 300 Oakleigh Pl, Mobile, Washington Square, Alabama, 36604, US
- +1251-432-1281
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Arrive early for the first tour of the day to avoid crowds and have a more intimate experience.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Check the Historic Mobile Preservation Society website for special events or holiday decorations.
- Consider visiting other nearby historic homes in the Oakleigh Garden District for a comprehensive view of Mobile's past.
- Take advantage of the free parking available behind the museum on Roper Street.
Getting There
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Driving
From downtown Mobile, head west on Government Street. Turn left onto George Street and continue for three blocks until you reach Savannah Street. Turn right onto Savannah Street, then right again onto Oakleigh Place. The parking lot for the Minnie Mitchell Archives Building will be on your right. Additional parking is available on Roper Street behind the museum. Parking is free.
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Public Transport
Take a local Wave Transit bus route that services the Government Street corridor. Get off at a stop near George Street and walk south for three blocks until you reach the intersection of George and Savannah Streets. Turn right onto Savannah Street and you'll see Oakleigh directly in front of you. Travel one block on Savannah Street. Savannah Street will dead-end into Oakleigh Place. Turn right onto Oakleigh Place and continue to the parking lot in front of the Minnie Mitchell Archives Building. A single ride fare is $1.25.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
A taxi or ride-share from downtown Mobile to Oakleigh House Museum will typically cost between $8 and $15, depending on traffic and demand. The ride is usually short, around 5-10 minutes. Direct the driver to 300 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, AL 36604.
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